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Pamela and Lady Davers
(1745); published 1762
from a series of twelve illustrations to Pamela by Samuel Richardson, 1745, 2nd edition, published by John Boydell, London, 1762
Medium
engraving
Measurements
27.0 × 35.4 cm (image) 30.0 × 37.3 cm (plate) 31.3 × 40.6 cm irreg. (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921
Gallery location
18th Century Decorative Arts & Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International
About this work
Samuel Richardson had previously commissioned a set of engravings to illustrate the second edition of his novel Pamela. Although Highmore’s far more compelling prints were produced without Richardson’s permission or financial involvement, the author greatly admired the artist’s visualisation of his story, and the two became close friends.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
printed in ink l.l.: Jos. Highmore inv. et pinx. / Pamela dressed in order to Mr. (. under r) B. at Sr. (. under r) Simon Darford’s, is prevented by the ʃudden / arrival of Lady Davers, who forcibly detains her, & loads her with bitterest reproaches that rage / & disdain could suggest. her Nephew is looking over Mr. (.under r) B.’s letter in her hand, Jewkes and the / Lady’s woman burst into the room to prevent mischeif, Colebrand is seen through ye. (. under e) window. / Published, according to Act of Parliament, July 1st. (. under st) 1762
printed in ink l.c.: Pamela habillée pour aller troùver Mr. (. under r) B. chez le Chevalier Darford, est arrêtee par l’arrivée / impréveue de My Lady Davers, qui la retient par force, l’accable des reproches les plus piquantes / que la colere et le mepris puiʃsent suggérer: son Neveu lit la lettre de Mr. (. under r) B. que sa tante tient a la main / Jewkes et la femme de chambre accourent au bruit. Colbrand est vu àu travers de fenêtres.
printed in ink l.r.: L. Truchy sculp. / 10.
Accession Number
1119.10-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
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